Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities
Mary Hadaway
December 2, 2024
A visitation for Mary will be held on Friday, December 13th from 9 am -10 am at the Pace-Stancil Chapel in Cleveland, Texas. The funeral service will follow at 10 am on Friday, December 13th in the Pace-Stancil Chapel in Cleveland, Texas. Mary will be laid to rest at Farley Chapel Cemetery in Shepherd, Texas.
Tammy Sue Hughes
December 1, 2024
Tammy was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Hughes, Betty Hughes Carnes, and Gene Carnes. She is also preceded in death by her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and many cousins. Tammy is survived by her sister Hope Hughes, nephew Jonathan Hughes, nieces Christy Hughes and Amanda Dickey. She is also survived by numerous great and great- great nieces, nephews, cousins...
James Dale Litton
November 30, 2024
James Dale Litton, Sr. was born on February 10, 1950 to J.L. (Jake) Litton and Bobbie Scarborough. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Allen W. Litton. Dale was ushered into Heaven on December 1, 2024 at the age of 74. His family was by his side to support and love him, both in life and in...
Margaret Hilzendager
November 30, 2024
Margaret Evelyn Hilzendager, 85, went home to be with the Lord on November 30th, 2024. Margaret was born to proud parents William Harrell and Beatrice Johnson Harrell on May 7th, 1939 in Houston, Texas.
In her early years, Margaret attended Coldspring High School, and it is here she met the love of her life, Joe Hilzendager. Joe and Margaret went together...
Michael Vernon Ridenour
November 28, 2024
Michael Vernon Ridenour was born on Monday, September 27, 1971 in Sheldon, Texas to his parents, Vernon E. Ridenour and Virginia Lea Clark Ridenour. He passed away on November 28, 2024 in Coldspring, Texas at the age of 53. He was employed by Brookdale Senior Living as a Regional Maintenance Manager. Before that position, he was the Plant Manager at...
James Danny Stutts
November 27, 2024
James Danny Stutts was born November 30, 1944, in Mobile, Alabama, to his parents, Jimmy and Elise Stutts. He passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on November 27, 2024. After serving in the United States Navy on the USS Wright, Danny began his career in the Natural Gas Industry. He started as a Rig Welder, but his...
Ross Edward Renfro
November 27, 2024
Ross Edward Renfro, 78, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on November 27, 2024, in Kingwood, Texas. He was born on March 20, 1946, the first day of spring, in Houston, Texas, to Maddox Harry Renfro and Helen Avola Benson.
Ross graduated from South Houston High School in 1964. After graduation, he worked alongside his family at the Rainbow Cafe in Pasadena...
Dorothy Pauline Chambers
November 27, 2024
Dorothy Pauline Chambers, 78, of Cleveland, TX., joyfully entered in to Heaven's Gates in the early afternoon of November 27, 2024. She was born to Alexander and Corie LeGate in Galveston, TX on September 4, 1946. Her life here on earth was full of love, care, and happiness for her family. Her devotion was unmatched as a wife, mother, and...
Thelma Hearnsberger
November 24, 2024
Thelma Kelso Hearnsberger, age 95, of Houston, Texas, passed away on November 24, 2024. Thelma was born on May 18, 1929, in rural Harris County to her parents; James Melvin Hutchinson and Lillie Bell Black. She was a loving wife and mother to her three sons; Bill Jr., Jimmy, and Jackie Kelso. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday,...
Jaci Mae Bell
November 23, 2024
Jaci Mae Bell was born on May 9, 1996, in Cleveland, Texas. She left this world far too soon on November 23, 2024, in Conroe, Texas, at the age of 28. Jaci was a proud member of the Shepherd High School Class of 2013 and was currently pursuing her education at Northeast Texas Community College. Her vibrant spirit and love...
Mildred Phillips Franklin
November 23, 2024
Mildred Phillips Franklin, age 94, passed away on November 23rd, 2024. Born on December 21st, 1929, in Georgia to Ira and Perry Phillips, she lived a life marked by strong faith and independence.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Raymond Riley Franklin; her sons, Billy Darrell Franklin, and Marlin Ray Franklin; her grandson, Marlin Ray Franklin, Jr.; and...
Barbara Eileen Flurry
November 22, 2024
Barbara Eileen Flurry, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on November 22, 2024, in Dayton, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara’s departure concludes a life that was fiercely dedicated to those she loved.
She was born on January 18, 1937, in Liberty, from a multigenerational farming family. Barbara's early education began in Dayton, where she excelled...
Francisca Hernandez
November 21, 2024
Francisca Hernández nació en México el 31 de mayo de 1937, hija de Román Hernández Barragán y Felicitas García Cuevas. Falleció el 21 de noviembre de 2024 en Cleveland, Texas, a la edad de 87 años. Francisca tuvo la bendición de criar una familia numerosa. Le encantaba ser madre y abuela y disfrutaba cada momento que pasaba con todos ellos....
Jasmin Santoyo
November 20, 2024
In Loving Memory of Jasmin Santoyo
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Jasmin Santoyo, who left us far too soon at the age of 19. Jasmin, a bright and compassionate young woman, passed away on November 20th, 2024 in Cleveland, TX. Jasmin was born on November 15th, 2005 in Cleveland, Texas to Araceli Mujica...
Cheri Lynn Taylor
November 19, 2024
Cheri Lynn Taylor was born March 22, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to parents, Warren Clay Church Jr and Alyce Kooistra Church. She passed away in Conroe, Texas on November 19, 2024 at the age of 77 years. Cheri loved Indians and wolves and you would always find her either knitting or crocheting. She lived in Coldspring, Texas for 30...
Sherry Lee Novosad
November 18, 2024
Sherry Lee Williams Novosad, 60, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend, passed away November 18, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of loved and cherished memories. Born in Baytown Texas on April 8, 1964, to Katherine Hatcher and Michael Williams. Sherry was a vibrant soul who found joy in performing on stage, singing, dancing and spending time with her...
Edna "Scotty" Cox
November 18, 2024
On November 18, 2024, Edna M. (Scotty) Cox passed away at the age of 90. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She was born on December 7, 1933 to parents Artis and Winnie Scott in Tarkington Prairie, Texas. Growing up she attended Tarkington High School and was a great basketball player for the Tarkington Longhorns.
She married...
Clarence Ervin Lewis
November 18, 2024
Clarence Ervin Lewis was born to Lila Mae and Walter Lewis, Sr. on April 28, 1941, in Shepherd, Texas. He passed away on November 18, 2024. Clarence is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters.
Clarence graduated from Dixon High School in Shepherd. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Upon his return from...
Junell Vern Morgan
November 17, 2024
Junell Vern Morgan was born February 22, 1948 in Houston, Texas to parents, Clarence Hammock and Gertrude Miller Hammock. She passed away in New Caney, Texas on November 17, 2024 at the age of 76.
She was a devoted follower of Christ and her faith was most important to her.
Junell worked at the Houston Fire Department for over 25 years as...
Larry Mack Keel
November 15, 2024
Larry Mack Keel born July 18, 1951 in Houston, Texas to parents Roy & Christine Keel was a beloved son, husband, Dad, Papa, uncle, & friend. He was surrounded by his loving family when God called him home on Friday, November 15, 2024 at the age of 73.
Larry loved the outdoors and was never one to sit still very long....
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